ForeRightAgain Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 i have a chance to play an exclusive private course that has hosted multiple US Open's, all I have to do is pay the greens fee. Don't want to give the name because then people might know how much it costs. i will say it's located in the Northeast. Just curious what others would think is a fair price Shapotomous and sirchunksalot 2 Quote Driver: Cobra F6 3W: Titleist TSi3 5W: TM RocketBallz -(my favorite club) Hybrids: Cleveland 2-4 Irons: Callaway Apex DCB 4-PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SMB 52 & 56 Putter: TM Rossa Monte Carlo Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Price and value are separate things. Being an exclusive private course doesn’t mean I should pay a high price if I don’t get any more enjoyment than the local muni. I generally don’t like to pay a lot to play golf because after the round is over there isn’t anything left other than the memory. I’ll say $100 as long as it is a bucket list type course. sirchunksalot, MattF and Shapotomous 3 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Fair price and value of something will mean different things to different people. Torrey Pines is a pretty steep price for a non resident of San Diego compared to the resident price. I would pay the standard fee for it because it’s a course I wouldn’t have the chance to play often. Is $250 fair? Maybe but maybe not depending on the persons view. Bethpage Black is worth the price they currently charge. Also another example of price difference between resident and non resident fees being significant. While I wouldn’t pay $5000 to play a course that’s normally well under that I would be willing to spend extra money for a rare opportunity sirchunksalot, MattF and GaDawg 3 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, ForeRightAgain said: i have a chance to play an exclusive private course that has hosted multiple US Open's, all I have to do is pay the greens fee. Don't want to give the name because then people might know how much it costs. i will say it's located in the Northeast. Just curious what others would think is a fair price Is it something you want to do? I'd pay 1k to play augusta or cypress. But other then those, anything over $200 is hard for me to commit to. Sometimes the memory and prestige is worth it, often it's not. One of the nicest courses I've ever played is in Idaho, Circling Raven, it is as good as a track as there is. Great condition, it's as good as the courses in Bandon or Pinehurst. It's $100. Once you are paying more than $100, you are paying for the name. Which is cool, like I said, sometimes it's worth it. sirchunksalot, Kenny B, cnosil and 3 others 6 Quote WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Irons: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i Wedges: Zipcore 50°, 58° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyD Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I think I have a limit of $250, unless of course it was kicking into something to play Augusta or Pine Valley (which I know aren't options). I won't pay the $400+ to play number 2 here in Pinehurst, but would play $150 or so to play #1, 3, 5 etc or even drive up the road and pay the same $150 for Tobacco Road. MattF, sirchunksalot and GaDawg 3 Quote When my wife asked if I wanted to leave Maine and move to where she grew up, I couldn't say no to Pinehurst, NC. I honestly don't spend much money on golf equipment, but I'm constantly reading reviews in case I ever get ready to buy I swing left handed and have been the State of Maine Left Hander's champion since 1997, the last year they held the tournament. I'm currently a 7.1 handicap. Trying to get lower, but my gut gets in the way. WITB Driver: Epic speed 9 degree Irons: 990's S300 Stiff shafts bought when I was in college. (Received a personal use discount, otherwise would've stuck with my Hogan Edge's) 3 Wood: Epic speed 15 degree or PT15 52/56/60 Z Spin wedges (heck of a deal $100 for all 3 at Dick's in 2013) Putter: OG Rossie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandyland Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) There is an intersection between quality, exclusivity and fun that can command a higher price in my mind. However, the few times I have paid over $200 for a round of golf (Kiawah, Pinehurst) I found myself thinking about the price during the round and especially after a bad shot. However, if this is a true bucket list item for you, you probably have to pay whatever it costs. The biggest lesson learned on this topic is, in the case of Kiawah, don't play one of the unknown other Kiawah courses that is still stupid expensive when you really just want to play the Ocean Course. Cougar Pointe at Kiawah is a boring, unmemorable golf course and it was a huge mistake to play it. The most fun golf courses I have ever played that was also in great condition are Pursell Farms in Alabama and Sweetens Cove. PF ranges from $100-150 and I loved it and never thought about the cost. Sweetens is like $100 to walk all day (for us that about 51 holes) and it was an absolute blast. That said, I am playing Harbour Town next month and that will be the most expensive round of golf I have ever played so hopefully I can put that behind me. Really only playing there because my Father in Law wants to play it. I would be happy with playing Old South or Hilton Head National for 1/4 the cost but whatever. Additional note: There is no golf course that is worth (to me) over $500 to play. Something like TPC Sawgrass, even once, is the equivalent of a year's worth of greens fees at my municipal courses and, plus, that course is going to absolutely kick me in the teeth. So yeah, not for me. Edited October 28, 2021 by vandyland cnosil, MattF and sirchunksalot 3 Quote STZ 230 9.5* PinHawk SLF 16* STZ 230 Hybrid 21.25* MALTBY TS1-IM 5-GW Equalizer II 54* Glide 4.0 (S) 58* L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 Maxfli Tour X Official Review -- https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63068-testers-announced-maxfli-tour-x-golf-balls-with-max-align-technology/?do=findComment&comment=1021832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 You lose me at about $150 and that's pushing it. That's why I refuse to play a lot of courses down around Naples during my annual March vacation. sirchunksalot 1 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeRightAgain Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Thanks for responding. My usual max is around $150. One of the reasons why I haven't booked a trip to places like Pebble and Bandon. The greens fee for the course I mentioned is even more than Bandon at it's peak and around the same as Pebble. Ben_Howell34, sirchunksalot and MattF 3 Quote Driver: Cobra F6 3W: Titleist TSi3 5W: TM RocketBallz -(my favorite club) Hybrids: Cleveland 2-4 Irons: Callaway Apex DCB 4-PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SMB 52 & 56 Putter: TM Rossa Monte Carlo Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 A good friend of mine who lives in Chillicothe, OH had the opportunity to play at Firestone CC with a vice-president of Goodyear. Worst round of his life because he said it was so beautiful that he was afraid to take a divot. My wife and I had the opportunity to play TPC Sawgrass with a member, so we didn't need a forecaddie. It still was $350 each; too rich for us. My wife said she couldn't enjoy a round of golf that expensive. So, it looks like our limit is $200... that's $400 because I'm paying for two! We paid $340 to play Kapalua Plantation course; that was the afternoon rate. Spent another $200 having dinner on the patio of the restaurant! But it was memorable! I guess if the course costs more than a person wants to pay to play, then it shouldn't be your bucket list course. cnosil, sirchunksalot, MattF and 1 other 4 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Depending on the course and the opportunity I may have to play it again - I'd say around $200 out of my pocket, but maybe more if I knew this would be one of my only chances at playing it. If work is paying for it - then $1,000 and bring on Cyrpress Point and Pine Valley if there is somehow a chance. Ben_Howell34, MattF, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I’d say $200 is my max but would have to be a prime course MattF 1 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS Ventus Black 6x 44.5" 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with KBS PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter: L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: TBD Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I get to play a lot of nice courses. But if anything is over $125.00 your paying for the name. Is the name worth $200 to $500 for you to play it? To me no. For my company to impress a client yes. I played Bethpage Black many times back before the tour came there. It was $22.00 to play because it was hard and you had to walk but always available tee times. The tour comes in, some changes are made to the course and now its upwards of $150 to walk and good luck getting a tee time. No carts are allowed on the black. The red course there is similar to the black and $100 the other 3 courses there cost $43. I know it's on a lot of peoples bucket list. But I think it's a rip off to charge that much just because the tour stops there every few years. If someone asked me to go play Pebble Beach I would pass. Is it a bucket list course, yes. Will I pay $550.00, nope. It's the principle for me. I think I would be pissed shortly into my round. Its just another golf course with great views and a name. If I shot an 80 it would be $6.87 per stroke. That puts it in perspective for me. MattF, sirchunksalot, cnosil and 1 other 4 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Okay along with this topic I want to see everyones thoughts on this. A few years back I went back to New Zealand on a vacation/work trip. I fell in love the the look and videos of Tara Iti. If none of you have looked it up, please do. It looks amazing and would likely be the best ever course I would have played.... yes I didn't pull the trigger on this. For everyones reference for non members you can play, but it is a true once in a lifetime situation. A guest can follow certain steps and play ONCE in their lifetime. So this isn't just a how much would you pay to play, but also how much would pay for a truly once in a lifetime golf experience? This also means you can play as many times as you like for the time you stay. Not just a single round. A quick breakdown of the costs goes as follows For me flights were free so no worries there, but NZ isn't a short or cheap flight. I think round trip mine was about 2800 US round trip which included a stop for a week in Australia. Rental car was $30 a day, so not bad there. However here is the golf stuff - Rooms (which are mandatory for play at Tara Iti) range from $1000 NZ a night ($750 US) to $4000 NZ a night. A breakfast is included in the price. Rounds of golf were $690 NZ a night and there is also a $200 caddie fee per round. Breakdown- 2 Rounds of golf, 1 night room = $4000 NZ or about $3000 US. So how I was looking at it I could have gone for 2 rounds with one on the day of arrival and stay a night then one the next day and then have to go and get driving to make my way down to the South Island where I was working. Ultimately I decided on not going as I truly wanted to, but the timing would have been rushed and I didn't want to feel that pressure if I was going to pull the trigger on it. If I had more time would I have? I'm not going to lie I was really really close... but for a true once in a lifetime golf experience what would you pay? MattF 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I think the most expensive course is my area is about $75 on a weekend morning. So you get much higher, it better be a bucket list, or at least something by a famous architect, or America's top 100 etc. Like so many others on here, the cost depends on the specific course vs. the experience. Tour stops like Bethpage & Memorial Park in Houston are very affordable, so no question. Torrey Pines, Whistling Straits, any of The Open rotation etc. - probably worth it for a once in a lifetime round. Over $500 for Pebble? That gives me pause. So to answer the question I guess that's what, like $300? Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeRightAgain Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 6:49 AM, DiscipleofPenick said: I think the most expensive course is my area is about $75 on a weekend morning. So you get much higher, it better be a bucket list, or at least something by a famous architect, or America's top 100 etc. Like so many others on here, the cost depends on the specific course vs. the experience. Tour stops like Bethpage & Memorial Park in Houston are very affordable, so no question. Torrey Pines, Whistling Straits, any of The Open rotation etc. - probably worth it for a once in a lifetime round. Over $500 for Pebble? That gives me pause. So to answer the question I guess that's what, like $300? Jealous of you that say your top local round is under $75 on weekends. My cheapest local round, on a decent course, starts at $78 with cart. I can play a state course with cart for around $56, but the conditions deteriorate as the year goes on and decent chance of a 5 hour round on weekends as well. The other day played Ferry Point, the jewel of NYC's public courses. Cost over $200 for a weekday round with cart. Have to say with the cost and getting my butt handed to me by the setup, can't say it was enjoyable at all. DiscipleofPenick 1 Quote Driver: Cobra F6 3W: Titleist TSi3 5W: TM RocketBallz -(my favorite club) Hybrids: Cleveland 2-4 Irons: Callaway Apex DCB 4-PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SMB 52 & 56 Putter: TM Rossa Monte Carlo Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 3:30 AM, GolfSpy_APH said: Okay along with this topic I want to see everyones thoughts on this. A few years back I went back to New Zealand on a vacation/work trip. I fell in love the the look and videos of Tara Iti. If none of you have looked it up, please do. It looks amazing and would likely be the best ever course I would have played.... yes I didn't pull the trigger on this. For everyones reference for non members you can play, but it is a true once in a lifetime situation. A guest can follow certain steps and play ONCE in their lifetime. So this isn't just a how much would you pay to play, but also how much would pay for a truly once in a lifetime golf experience? This also means you can play as many times as you like for the time you stay. Not just a single round. A quick breakdown of the costs goes as follows For me flights were free so no worries there, but NZ isn't a short or cheap flight. I think round trip mine was about 2800 US round trip which included a stop for a week in Australia. Rental car was $30 a day, so not bad there. However here is the golf stuff - Rooms (which are mandatory for play at Tara Iti) range from $1000 NZ a night ($750 US) to $4000 NZ a night. A breakfast is included in the price. Rounds of golf were $690 NZ a night and there is also a $200 caddie fee per round. Breakdown- 2 Rounds of golf, 1 night room = $4000 NZ or about $3000 US. So how I was looking at it I could have gone for 2 rounds with one on the day of arrival and stay a night then one the next day and then have to go and get driving to make my way down to the South Island where I was working. Ultimately I decided on not going as I truly wanted to, but the timing would have been rushed and I didn't want to feel that pressure if I was going to pull the trigger on it. If I had more time would I have? I'm not going to lie I was really really close... but for a true once in a lifetime golf experience what would you pay? I’m willing to dump 5 digits for a once in a lifetime experience. Ben_Howell34 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Strokes Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 my answer all depends on the circumstances of the round. if i'm on a trip and the round is part of a larger experience, then i'd be willing to pay more. and there really isn't a top end to that budget. i enjoy my vacations. if i'm just driving to a course, playing it, eating a meal and driving home, i wouldn't go more than $500 out of pocket. Ben_Howell34 1 Quote SIM2 8º | KuroKage XD 70TX SIM 3W 14º | Fujikura Atmos Black Tour Spec 9TX SIM2 5W 18º | Fujikura Ventus Black 10X U500 2i | Fujikura Ventus HB Black 10TX T100 4-PW | Dynamic Gold X7 SM6 52* SM8 56* SM8 60* | Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 DW | BGT Stability Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 2 hours ago, ForeRightAgain said: Jealous of you that say your top local round is under $75 on weekends. My cheapest local round, on a decent course, starts at $78 with cart. I can play a state course with cart for around $56, but the conditions deteriorate as the year goes on and decent chance of a 5 hour round on weekends as well. The other day played Ferry Point, the jewel of NYC's public courses. Cost over $200 for a weekday round with cart. Have to say with the cost and getting my butt handed to me by the setup, can't say it was enjoyable at all. Yep, and that's for a Pete Dye course too. I would say $50 is the average round for our public courses on a Saturday Morning. 18+cart. Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Mocha Man Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) On 10/28/2021 at 8:09 AM, cnosil said: I generally don’t like to pay a lot to play golf because after the round is over there isn’t anything left other than the memory. Memories last forever. The money... you can't take it to the grave with you. About 20 years ago I spent $10,000 to fly two friends to Pebble Beach for 3 days of golf, lodging, meals, caddies, spa treatments, good wine. I wouldn't trade it for anything. People ask me if I wouldn't rather still have the money. Nope! The memories are priceless... that's what life is about. I'd say it was about a $200,000 memory, so I got a bargain on it. Edited November 3, 2021 by Double Mocha Man Ben_Howell34 1 Quote DRIVER: Rogue 10.5 degree 3 WOOD: Mavrik Max 15.0 degree 21 DEGREE HYBRID: Titleist 909H IRONS: Callaway XR Pros 5 - PW GAP WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 48 degree SAND WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 54 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 56 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 60 degree PUTTER: Odyssey Black #7 BALL: Titleist Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Mocha Man Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) On 10/28/2021 at 8:01 AM, ForeRightAgain said: i have a chance to play an exclusive private course that has hosted multiple US Open's, all I have to do is pay the greens fee. Don't want to give the name because then people might know how much it costs. i will say it's located in the Northeast. Just curious what others would think is a fair price Just do it. Memories are better than telling others while on your deathbed how much you saved. "I feel like I've got about 5 more minutes before I die, but I have to tell everyone in this room, everyone gathered around me, that I once saved $550 by not playing Pebble Beach." How impressive is that?! Edited November 3, 2021 by Double Mocha Man Quote DRIVER: Rogue 10.5 degree 3 WOOD: Mavrik Max 15.0 degree 21 DEGREE HYBRID: Titleist 909H IRONS: Callaway XR Pros 5 - PW GAP WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 48 degree SAND WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 54 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 56 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 60 degree PUTTER: Odyssey Black #7 BALL: Titleist Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Mocha Man Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 5:08 PM, Tom the Golf Nut said: I get to play a lot of nice courses. But if anything is over $125.00 your paying for the name. No, you're paying to walk in the footsteps of Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus. I played Pebble Beach a week after Tiger Woods holed out on #15 from the fairway to go on and win. I asked my caddie if he could lead me to that spot in the fairway. He did and I played my second shot from that spot. I did not hole out. Ben_Howell34 1 Quote DRIVER: Rogue 10.5 degree 3 WOOD: Mavrik Max 15.0 degree 21 DEGREE HYBRID: Titleist 909H IRONS: Callaway XR Pros 5 - PW GAP WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 48 degree SAND WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 54 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 56 degree LOB WEDGE: Titleist Vokey 60 degree PUTTER: Odyssey Black #7 BALL: Titleist Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTVMAN Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) I've payed $100-$200 to play TPC tournament courses, including $180 for Torrey Pines South afternoon rate. If it's a once-in-a-lifetime, do it. I played TPC Scottsdale several months ago, and when I got to 16...it was just a plain old par 3! But I played Sawgrass a few days before it closed for The Players, all the stands were up, mulch was down, course perfect, and when I got to 17...That Was PERFECT! (Pin back left, hit the retaining wall, ball bounced to 6', made the putt!). That was a great experience. Edited November 3, 2021 by HDTVMAN Ben_Howell34 1 Quote Certified Club Fitter. Ping G425 Max Driver 10.5° w/Fujikura Ventus TR Ping G425 Max 5-7-9 Fairway Woods w/Ping Alta CB Ping G425 Irons 5-U w/Ping Alta CB (Power-Spec Lofts) Ping 4.0 Eye2 Glide Wedges 54°-58° w/Recoil SmacWrap Ping Redwood ZB Putter w/PP58 PING Pioneer Cart Bag Lamkin Sonar+ Wrap Mid-Size Grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingwedges Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 10:01 AM, ForeRightAgain said: i have a chance to play an exclusive private course that has hosted multiple US Open's, all I have to do is pay the greens fee. Don't want to give the name because then people might know how much it costs. i will say it's located in the Northeast. Just curious what others would think is a fair price What is the reason for which you are given access, escorted by member, unescorted by member, local golf association play day, outing, tournament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Even though Pebble Beach is Pebble Beach, I might find it hard to part with that much money - I've become a little more miserly in my old age. It would depend on the circumstances, though. Places like Augusta or Pine Valley might get the wallet open a little faster. Maybe it's because I know I will never play either of those, whereas I can get on PB. The most I've ever paid was $150 in Mexico and it was one of the best experiences on a golf course I've ever had, even with rental clubs. Quote Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsigler2483 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 My family did a trip to St. Andrews and we played the Old Course and the Castle Course. Best golf trip of my life, being able to play the Old Course, get my picture with my dad and four month old son on the Swilcan Bridge was worth every penny. Went to Lahinch and I could not afford a round there at the time, so we played the castle course there, much cheaper, less crowded and runs parallel to Lahinch, second best golf trip of my life. Shot the same score at both courses almost 10 years apart. You're paying for the memories. Not a single person who has played St. Andrews or Pebble or Kiawah ever posts about the technical challenge of the course or the stimp rating on the greens. If you are going to a course with people that matter to you then how much is THAT time worth, because otherwise it is just a nice walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Usually private clubs are the guest fee so I'm surprised it's that high. They are making their money off of memberships, equity, food and beverage, not guest fees. I have been able to play a very exclusive and expensive club in my area (not Northeast expensive but pretty pricey never the less) for the guest fee on a reciprocal and it was actually cheaper than the guest fees at my club which is more moderately priced. If you are playing as a guest I can't imagine it's that much. Of course if it's an outing all bets are off - they could get you for top dollar. Places like Pebble are a totally different matter they are resort courses. You will absolutely pay a premium to play it. MaxEntropy 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywong23 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) In the USA, Pebble Beach might be the most expensive green fee; and sometimes you can't get a TT unless, you book overnight stay in their lodge/resort... ===================================== Years ago, I could have paid $500 to play PB. I refused.... Now it might be $650.... I still balk; also realize in my older years, I may never play there.... but it is not on my bucket list... to each their own.... as $650 might only feel like a muni fee to those who can afford to be members. Edited November 3, 2021 by mywong23 Quote Titleist 915 D2 beryllium Ping eye2 Vokey wedges Odessey 2 ball putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeRightAgain Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, flyingwedges said: What is the reason for which you are given access, escorted by member, unescorted by member, local golf association play day, outing, tournament? Unescorted by a member Quote Driver: Cobra F6 3W: Titleist TSi3 5W: TM RocketBallz -(my favorite club) Hybrids: Cleveland 2-4 Irons: Callaway Apex DCB 4-PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SMB 52 & 56 Putter: TM Rossa Monte Carlo Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingGreens Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I’d pay the big bucks for the top courses. I’ve had family vacation already this year where we paid upwards of $200 to play at greywalls in Michigan. $500 is probably my limit at this time but if it’s a once in a lifetime course I could do it. But I honestly think I’d be happy with the recent stay and play packages that maximize saved money MaxEntropy 1 Quote Stealth 2 Plus 9deg Kai' li Red Stealth 2 13deg Aldilla Rogue Silver Stealth 2 15deg Aldilla Rogue Silver JPX 921 Hot Metal 4-PW Nippon Modus 120s SM8 54 and 58deg Dynamic Gold Wedge Flex Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Titleist ProV1 Hoofer Stand Bag Stewart Q Follow Electric Caddie 300 PRO Rangefinder Official Nippon Regio B+ Driver Shaft Review Official Stewart Q Follow Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjudge Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 11:01 AM, ForeRightAgain said: i have a chance to play an exclusive private course that has hosted multiple US Open's, all I have to do is pay the greens fee. Don't want to give the name because then people might know how much it costs. i will say it's located in the Northeast. Just curious what others would think is a fair price $220 or more. Quote DR - Callaway Paradym AI Smoke TD, Newton Motion 4-Dot 4W - Callaway Paradym 3HL, Newton Motion Fairway shaft, 4-Dot HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft 7W (if played) - Sub 70 849, ProForce Black 80-S Irons - Callaway Paradym, HZRDUS Silver Gen 4, S-flex Wedges - Edison 2.0, 53* and 57* (bent to 58*), KBS TGI 100 Putter - (currently in flux, but usually an Evnroll 8V Ball - Maxfli Tour-X CG (2023) Bags - Ghost Golf Maverick Black Ops Cart - MotoCaddy M7 Remote (without the remote) Spoiler driver / off the tee is no longer a weakness for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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